1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER seats

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1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
1 10-volt AC outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind
of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
the cord
as it was before to keep it away from moving
engine parts.
If you don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be
parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best
advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your Chevrolet may be equipped with a three-speed
automatic
or a four-speed automatic transaxle. The
shift lever is located on the console between the seats.
There are six different positions for the shift lever on the
three-speed automatic and seven positions for the
four-speed automatic transaxles. While PARK
(P),
REVERSE (R) and NEUTRAL (N) operate identically
for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent
different gearing and operation.
See “Forward Gears
(3-Speed)” or “Forward-Gears (4-Speed)” later in
this section.

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The parking brake lever is located between the
bucket seats.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and
pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on,
the brake system warning light will
come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the
release button. Hold the release button
in as you move
the brake lever all the way down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.

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On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot,
inside
air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX with
the temperature knob all the way in the blue area.
If this
setting is used for long periods
of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use
VENT with the
temperature knob in the blue area and the
A/C button
pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and
cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use
BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob in
the middle and the A/C button pushed
in. The system
will bring
in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to
your lower body. You may notice this temperature
difference more at some times than others.
Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all
the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside
air, heat it and send it
to the floor ducts.
Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward
the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear
of obstructions
so the heated air can reach the rear
seat passengers.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can
use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
(0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine
coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and
heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.

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For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use
VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running.
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such
as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the mode knob
to FLOOR and the fan to the highest
speed for a few moments before driving off. This
helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture
and reduces the chance of fogging the inside
of
your windows.
Keep the
air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle.

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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn,
or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk or rear area of your
vehicle. In
a trunk, put them as far forward
as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
If you have fold-down rear seats, you’ll
find four anchors on the back wall
of your
trunk.
You can use these anchors to tie
down lighter loads. They’re not strong
enough
for heavy things, however, so put
them
as far forward as you can in the trunk
or rear area.
CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued)
e Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
a Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Safety Defects. Reporting ........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1- 6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-39
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-21. 2-22
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-24
Security System
................................ 2- 11
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications, Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8-1 1
Service Publications ............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Lever
............................... 2- 19, 2-23
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Service ........................................ 6-2 Into
Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-23
OutofPark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-34
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-66
SRS
......................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2-14.2-15. 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
................................. 4-10, 6-29
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-51
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-22
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28 ...
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-63
Symbols, Vehicle
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